Fine & Associates Professional Corporation
Family Law Lawyers in Ontario

Fine & Associates Professional Corporation is a well respected Toronto Law Firm that prides itself on providing quality personal service to our clients at reasonable rates. Our practice is only Family Law and Divorce Law. Because our Toronto family lawyers have experience in these areas, we appreciate the pressures and concerns of our clients.

The Lawyer’s at Fine & Associates Professional Corporation only practice Divorce and Family Law in Ontario. We are knowledgeable about all aspects of Divorce law, including, but not limited to, child support, child custody, and property division. We are familiar with the various courts in Ontario and have litigated many different cases. In every case, we ensure that our clients understand all of their options. We are dedicated to aggressively protecting their rights so that all matters are resolved quickly and fairly. Our experienced family lawyers know when to negotiate and when to litigate. With our many years of experience in dealing with family law and divorce matters in Ontario, you want us on your side!

We provide legal services in the following areas of law:

Lorne J. Fine B.A., LL.B., is a well known and experienced lawyer in Toronto, Ontario, whose practice is solely dedicated to the area of Family and Divorce Law. Lorne graduated from York University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. He graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1990 and was called to the Bar in 1992.

In addition, Lorne has furthered his law studies in Oxford, England, and has obtained a Certificate in the field of negotiation. He is certified in Collaborative Family Law. After articling with Minden, Gross, Grafstein & Greenstein, Lorne established his law practice. Shortly thereafter, Lorne and his long-time friend and associate, Brian Belmont, established Belmont, Fine & Associates Barristers & Solicitors. He is also the founding member of Fine & Associates Professional Corporation.

Lorne has been interviewed on several occasions regarding major family law issues in Ontario, including appearances on Global television and CHCH television. He is an active member of numerous community organizations and has given many lectures and speeches to various groups pertaining to family and divorce law in Ontario. Lorne has provided effective representation for men and women throughout Ontario, the United States, England, the Middle East, and the Caribbean. Lorne is married and has three children.

STEPHANIE PASTERNAK

Stephanie went to York University and graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2007. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Law.

Since her call to the Bar, Stephanie has been an associate of Lorne Fine, practicing only Family and Divorce Law.  Stephanie is extremely capable at assisting parties in negotiating a resolution of their issues.  She is very empathetic to their situation.  However, if necessary, she will not hesitate to go to court and strongly advocate on behalf of her clients.  She has experience in dealing with all aspects of family and divorce law, in particular, custody, access, child support, spousal support and property issues.

TANYA STROEDEL

Tanya graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Bioethics from the University of Toronto.  She earned her LL.B. at Queens Law School and was admitted to the Ontario Bar in 2007. 

Tanya practices solely in the area of family law where she represents clients in a complete array of matters, including divorce, child custody and access, child and spousal support, marital contracts and property division. Tanya is a strong advocate for her clients who focuses on each client’s unique and individual circumstances in order to best represent their interests.

RAVITAL KHARDAS

Ravital obtained her law degree at Bond University, Australia in 2006.  She was admitted as a Solicitor to the Supreme Court of Justice in Australia in 2007.  Ravital focused her practice primarily in Family Law, assisting her clients in all matters, including but not limited to, understanding their legal rights and obligations, negotiating settlements, and attending court on her clients’ behalf.   She returned to Ontario in 2008.   Ravital then worked and articled at a Toronto firm where she was further exposed to all matter relating to Family Law.  Ravital was called to the Ontario Bar in 2010.

Ravital exclusively practices in the area of Family Law, where she represents her clients in a vast array of matters, including divorce, custody, access, child and spousal support, property issues, and domestic contracts.  Although Ravital understands the emotional sensitively surrounding separating couples, she is able to remain impartial and focused on representing and advocating her clients' best interest, both in and out of court. Ravital is also conversant in Hebrew and Russian.